Moffat district, Colorado, United States

Places to visit near Craig

Craig is a town in Moffat district, Colorado, United States, home to about 8,844 people. Within 50 km by road there are 63 places to visit — 20 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 14 churches and 4 museums. The must-see places are Museum of Northwest Colorado (1 km), Cedar Mountain (11 km) and Elkhead Creek Dam (18 km).

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Craig, Colorado
Craig, Moffat district, Colorado, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Craig at a glance

Location
Moffat district, Colorado, United States
Population
about 8,844
Coordinates
40.5153° N, 107.5464° W
Places within 50 km
63 (6 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Craig

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Craig: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Craig

79 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Craig. The closest is Wilderness Ranch, Moffat County, Colorado (1 km); the best-known is Cedar Mountain (11 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Craig

52 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Craig. The closest is Coyote Dam (5 km); the best-known is Elkhead Creek Dam (18 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Craig

14 churches within 100 km of Craig. The closest is Bible Based Fellowship (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Craig

10 museums within 100 km of Craig. The closest is Cowboy & Gunfighter Museum (1 km); the best-known is Museum of Northwest Colorado (0 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Craig

10 parks within 100 km of Craig. The closest is Alice Pleasant Park (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Craig

8 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Craig. The closest is Elkhead State Park (21 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Craig

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 87 km on the road.

  1. Start in Craig
  2. 1 km Museum of Northwest Colorado · museum, Moffat
  3. 21 km Yampa River State Park · nature spot, Moffat
  4. 19 km Cedar Mountain · viewpoint, Moffat
  5. 25 km Elkhead State Park · nature spot, Routt
  6. 3 km Elkhead Creek Dam · dam, Moffat
  7. 18 km Back to Craig

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How to reach Craig

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Craig by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints2079Wilderness Ranch, Moffat County, Colorado (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1352Coyote Dam (5 km)
    Churches1414Bible Based Fellowship (1 km)
    Museums410Cowboy & Gunfighter Museum (1 km)
    Parks910Alice Pleasant Park (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens28Elkhead State Park (21 km)
    Forts & heritage06Jim Baker Cabin (72 km)
    Waterfalls03Waterfall Park Steamboat Springs Co (67 km)
    Other attractions12KRAI-FM (Craig) (11 km)
    Caves02Cave Gulch (64 km)
    Beaches & coast01BMX Track (75 km)

    Craig: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Craig?

    Museum of Northwest Colorado (museum, about 1 km), Cedar Mountain (viewpoint, about 11 km), Elkhead Creek Dam (dam, about 18 km), Elkhead State Park (nature spot, about 21 km), Yampa River State Park (nature spot, about 21 km), Wyman Museum (museum, about 6 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Craig?

    63 places on Spotwander: 20 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 14 churches, 4 museums, 9 parks.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Craig?

    Wilderness Ranch, Moffat County, Colorado, about 1 km by road; Flume Gulch (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Craig?

    Coyote Dam, about 5 km by road; Craig Raw Water Dam (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Craig?

    Bible Based Fellowship, about 1 km by road; The Church Of God, Craig, CO (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Craig?

    Start in Craig, visit Museum of Northwest Colorado, then Yampa River State Park, then Cedar Mountain, then Elkhead State Park, then Elkhead Creek Dam, and drive back — about 87 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Craig?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Craig

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Craig’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Craig on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.